A network backup system using Crashplan software is available. The system is run by CSE, but accounting and setup for Physics and Astronomy users is handled by net@physics.umn.edu

Essential information

• Physics has a pool of 20 licenses in CSE crashplan. While we have these available, there is no startup cost; after they are exhausted, the startup cost is $55
• The per-year cost is $30 for each user (starting 7/2015)
• Must use non-sponsored funds
• The user is “tied” to your university x.500 account (ie this is intended as backup of individual data, not for a shared research group).
• Each user can backup up to 4 devices
• The size limit of backed-up data is not yet defined but should be “reasonable” (eg a few TB).

If you are interested in using this system, send email to us at net@physics.umn.edu, with the account string to charge annually, and we will get you set up. The system sends you an “invitation” with a web link to log in and download the software. It's very easy to set up, though if you need assistance please let us know.

<note> The email “invitation” from the crashplan system refers to setting a password when you first visit - you can ignore this; it uses your UMN x.500 username and password </note>

<note warning> Physics crashplan server

10/2014 - The Physics crashplan server is now in a “frozen” state and we are not accepting new backup clients. Existing users should transition to the CSE system described above. We expect it to shut down by the end of 2014. </note>